| Up Close and Personal | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Angie Martinez |
| Cover: | Up_Close_and_Personal.jpg |
| Released: | April 17, 2001 |
| Length: | 62:23 |
| Label: | Elektra |
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| Next Title: | Animal House |
| Next Year: | 2002 |
Up Close and Personal is the debut studio album by American rapper Angie Martinez. It was released by Elektra Records on April 17, 2001 in the United States. The album includes the singles "Dem Thangz" and "Coast 2 Coast (Suavemente)".
AllMusic editor Kerry L. Smith found that "Martinez stands her ground when rapping alongside mega-rap stars like these on her debut album, Up Close and Personal [...] Martinez shines on tracks like "Gutter to tha Fancy Ish," on which she flaunts her quick-tongued rap technique and a tough-girl attitude while alternating verses with none other than Busta Rhymes [...] On her first time around, Martinez has delivered a well-rounded album that features solid raps, Latin grooves, and a few lighter, melodic tunes."
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